Event Calendar

Seattle Foundation Events

Upcoming Events

Watch this space for information about upcoming Seattle Foundation events.

Information About Virtual Events

Seattle Foundation uses Zoom to host a variety of virtual events. The events have live transcripts and closed captioning. For more information about joining a virtual meeting, visit the Zoom Help Center. Stay tuned for upcoming events! Please contact Events Manager Zandra Grissom for more information.

Recent Recordings

Craft3 Briefing

On October 13, In partnership with Seattle Foundation, Craft3 explained a new opportunity of a pooled opportunity for philanthropists to make impact investments and/or provide tax-deductible donations to its Equitable Lending Initiative. This Craft3 program connects entrepreneurs of color in King County, Washington with capital and opportunities they otherwise would not be able to access through business loans up to $250,000 and its Business Services Program.

Building a Better Community

June 22, 2023 — Alesha Washington and Vault89 CEO and former Seahawk Doug Baldwin discuss Seattle Foundation’s work to build a more connected and equitable city and Baldwin’s Family First Foundation and Renton Community Center. They reflect on issues facing communities around Seattle and speak to their personal experiences and potential solutions.

Values-Based Estate Planning

June 22, 2023 — Seattle Foundation and Leave10 staff discuss how a values-based estate plan can be developed that reflects the legacy you would like to leave and how you will be remembered. Topics include: what transformational experiences may be influencing your values, what problems you wish to help solve, and what opportunities you want for your heirs.

A Conversation with Alesha Washington

April 24, 2023 — Celebrating her one-year anniversary with Seattle Foundation in May, Alesha reflected on the evolution underway, her first year in Seattle, and her immense gratitude for the fundholders, funders, and partners on this journey to create a more joyful and equitable Greater Seattle region.

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